Exam 20: Terrorism and Homeland Security

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Guidelines used to avoid conflict between different law enforcement agencies are called de-escalation protocols.

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It is of vital importance that all patrol officers remain distrustful of Arab Americans until they are able to ascertain their citizenship.

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Terrorists may use arson as a way of attacking a target.

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Nuclear terrorism includes attacks on technology, as well as the use of technology.

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Many terrorist operations are financed by _______________ groups and wealthy individuals sympathetic to the group's cause.

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What are the two lead agencies that work to combat terrorism? How do their roles differ?

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Hometown security and homeland security basically mean the same thing.

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The aftereffects of such biological terrorism, known as "contagion effects," can be lethal.

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As described in your text, extremists believe in a Pro-Marxist stance that the rich must be brought down and the poor elevated.

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It is believed that the most destruction and disruption from a dirty bomb detonation will be caused by:

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The "contagion effect" refers to the:

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A sleeper cell is:

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Terrorist activities are heavily supported by white-collar criminals.

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The Army of God is:

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Which incident was a case of domestic terrorism?

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Discuss the changes to the threat advisory program that were enacted in 2011, and describe the main difference in the new program.

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The members of _______________ groups are typically heavily armed and often frustrated and socially unable to cope with change.

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What are the two main concerns related to the war on terrorism? Explain each one briefly.

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As of 2011, there are three levels of threat in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) security advisory system: low, elevated, and imminent threat.

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The group HAMAS is:

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